Emperor Octavian and the Sibyl

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, circa 1480

This is a drawing of two figures in a religious scene with a depiction of a holy figure above them. The image shows two robed figures standing in a prayerful posture. Above them, in the center, is a stylized haloed figure with rays emanating from around them. The scene is enclosed within a border and includes decorative, text-filled scrolls near the upper corners, and the figures stand upon a checkered pattern. The intricate line work and stippling contribute to the detailed texture and depth within the image, characteristic of traditional religious iconography.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Datazione
circa 1480
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
metalcut, hand-colored in green, light rose, and yellow on laid paper
Dimensioni
7,4 × 6,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of two figures in a religious scene with a depiction of a holy figure above them. The image shows two robed figures standing in a prayerful posture. Above them, in the center, is a stylized haloed figure with rays emanating from around them. The scene is enclosed within a border and includes decorative, text-filled scrolls near the upper corners, and the figures stand upon a checkered pattern. The intricate line work and stippling contribute to the detailed texture and depth within the image, characteristic of traditional religious iconography.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480